How to defeat Gwynn in Pokemon Legends Z-A

It's quite challenging to defeat Gwynn if you are not prepared with the right Pokemon and moves in Pokémon Legends Z-A. She’s the assistant of the First of Justice and specializes in Ghost-type Pokémon. Her partner, Chandelure, even has a Mega Evolution, which makes the battle tougher than it looks. You will face her during the Rank D main mission inside a sewer. There, you must defeat her to progress further in the game. Although it looks much difficult, you can quickly defeat her with the best Pokemon and their movesets.

This article guides you on how to defeat Gwynn in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Best Pokemon types and strategies to defeat Gwynn in Pokemon Legends Z-A

During the Rank D main mission, you will eventually come across the sewer area, where you will face Gwynn. To progress, you must defeat her in a 1v1 battle. Gwynn will have a team consisting of Ghost-type Pokemon. Here are Gwynn’s Pokemon that you will face during the battle:

• Banette (Lv 43)
• Gourgeist (Lv 44)
• Chandelure (Mega of Lv 45)

Chandelure Mega Evolve during the fight (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube/JT11 Games)

Since Gwynn mainly uses Ghost-type Pokemon, the best way to counter them is with strong Dark-type moves. Here are the best moves that can easily defeat Gwynn:

• Cruch
• Night Slash
• Bubble Beam
• Slash
• Ice Fang

You can consider some powerful Pokemon such as Greninja, Feraligatr, or Absol. However, ensure they are at least level 45 or higher to stand a fair chance. If you are using Greninja, simply go with the Night Slash move, which has a base power of 70 and can easily defeat most of Gwynn’s team.

Use Crunch to drastically reduce Chandelure's HP and defeat Gwynn (Image via The Pokemon Company || YouTube/JT11 Games)

Read more: Pokemon Legends Z-A: Best team for early, mid, and late game

For Feraligatr, Crunch, a Dark-type move, is your best bet, as it deals heavy damage and, with a single hit, can eliminate most of Gwynn’s Pokemon. When facing the Chandelure, start by using Crunch to deal heavy Dark-type damage, then follow up with Bubble Beam to finish it off. This combo can completely drain Chandelure’s HP, allowing you to defeat Gwynn without taking any damage.

Also read: Best Scolipede moveset and nature in Pokemon Legends Z-A

And if you are using Absol, Slash is a reliable Normal-type move that can also help you finish the battle quickly. Mega Evolving your Pokemon would be a great way to defeat all of the opponent's Pokemon.

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Best movesets and natures for Greninja, Feraligatr, and Absol

Greninja’s best moveset

• Water Shuriken
• Hydro Pump
• Dark Pulse
• Ice Beam

Greninja’s best nature

• Modest (+Sp. Atk., -Atk.)

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Feraligatr's best moveset

• Ice Fang
• Bubble Beam
• Crunch
• Hydro Pump

Best nature

• Adamant (+Atk., -Sp.Atk.)

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Absol’s best moveset

• Rough
• Night Slash
• Swords Dance
• Knock Off

Best nature

• Adamant (+Atk., -Sp.Atk.)

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Best Items to keep before the battle

• Life Orb (damage boost)
• Focus Sash (survive a finishing blow)
• Leftovers (slow recovery)
• Mega Stones (Mega Evolutions)

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Check out the links below for more Pokemon Legends Z-A guides:

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar